National Theatre Live: Follies

National Theatre Live

Showings

The Roxy Theater Screen 3 Tue, Nov 28, 2017 6:30 PM
The Roxy Theater Screen 3 Tue, Dec 5, 2017 6:30 PM
The Roxy Theater Screen 3 Tue, Feb 20, 2018 6:30 PM
The Roxy Theater Screen 3 Tue, Nov 16, 2021 7:30 PM
The Roxy Theater Screen 3 Tue, Nov 23, 2021 7:30 PM
Film Info
Series:Stage on Screen
Run Time:150 min
Country:US
Genre:Musical/Comedy
Cast/Crew Info
Director:Dominic Cooke
Cast Members:Tracie Bennett, Janie Dee, Imelda Staunton
Writers:Stephen Sondheim

Description

Stage on Screen is The Roxy’s ongoing series of the world’s greatest contemporary theatrical performances, from the Metropolitan Opera to London’s National Theatre to the Bolshoi Ballet and beyond, projected on the big screen. 

Stephen Sondheim’s legendary musical Follies is staged for the first time at the National Theatre and broadcast live to cinemas.

New York, 1971. There’s a party on the stage of the Weismann Theatre. Tomorrow the iconic building will be demolished. Thirty years after their final performance, the Follies girls gather to have a few drinks, sing a few songs and lie about themselves.

Tracie Bennett, Janie Dee and Imelda Staunton play the magnificent Follies in this dazzling new production. Featuring a cast of 37 and an orchestra of 21, it’s directed by Dominic Cooke (The Comedy of Errors).

Winner of Academy, Tony, Grammy and Olivier awards, Sondheim’s previous work includes A Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd and Sunday in the Park with George.